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**Description**This position is responsible for sourcing and negotiating some complex material and service contracts for assigned departments.
This position is responsible for leading purchasing, sourcing and negotiation requests, launching high-impact quotation processes to present sourcing proposals and integrating internal customers into the sourcing / purchasing process to execute effective commercial negotiations, considering all of the drivers and factors such as market dynamics, financial environment, supply chain considerations and internal goals for a specific material, service or product.Works independently and receives mínimal guidance.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspectiveusing existing solutions.
Leads projects with moderate scope, risks, and resource requirements.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results.
**Accountabilities**- Creates Purchasing orders, Contracts and Master agreements in SAP/S4 to process commercial transactions with suppliers.- Assure compliance with the Purchasing Policy as to defend commercial terms per Company's expectations- Sources and negotiates complex material and/or service contracts in Mexico- Reviews and modifies processes, measurements and monitors performance of the purchasing function for assigned departments.- Manages the request for proposal (RFP) process with vendors, conducts bid result analysis, and recommends final vendor selection.- Conducts analysis, collaborates with internal customers and provides recommendations for alternative vendors and sourcing options.- Negotiates the final contract or master service agreement (MSA) and associated pricing/terms and conditions of material and service contracts, in partnership with Legal.- Delivers formal presentations of proposals to senior management.- Manages regular interaction with internal and external customers, contractors, and with senior management team regarding status of service and material contracts.- Keeps all documentation and records clear, updated and in order.- Generates reverse auctions to get the best option to the company.- Provides support to operations to give proper feedback to customers.- Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture interactions with coworkers, business partners, customers and stakeholders.
**Required**- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a related major field of study- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience- SAP/S4 knowledge (Materials Module)- MS Office Expert